Free Post Caitlin Philippo The Conservation Fund secures Okefenokee’s Trail Ridge from mining attempt “Georgians sent a clear message to Twin Pines Minerals that mining next to the Okefenokee is an unacceptable risk. This wouldn’t have been possible without a powerful coalition, and regular Georgians who were willing to stand up and defend a place as beloved as the Okefenokee.”
Free Post Holly Elliott Police use-of-force and the disability community: How local precincts prepare for crisis A divide remains between families that know people with special needs deserve respect to grow and thrive in different ways, and the overarching voice of authority figures that seem open to violent measures and negative rhetoric to paint special needs populations as problems for society.
Free Post Jenna Moore Susto Stringband brings the bluegrass back to Victory North 'There’s nothing like sitting and harmonizing as a collective. Especially with this group of musicians.'
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: June 23-29 What Weedeater records cannot convey is the booze-fueled sweat, wild tempo changes from noisy snail to human blender, and Collins’ trademark Manson lamps. Few live metal experiences compare.
Free Post Andrew Scarano Saap/Saap at Fleeting: Where Thailand meets the Lowcountry 'I hope it feels like a party. A little loud, a little messy, a little sweaty. I hope people leave curious and satisfied.'
Free Post Lila Miller Wet hot Dog Days summer: A music festival review I screamed and cried. It was the best show I’ve ever been to, and the energy in the crowd tasted delicious.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo 'No Kings' peaceful protest brings thousands of marchers downtown Chants rang out throughout the afternoon, with coordinated shouts of “No kings, no crowns, we won’t back down” and “The people, united, will never be defeated.”
Free Post Caitlin Philippo What's a Sanctuary City? Shifting local perspectives on protections for immigrants 'We’ll enforce the laws we’re able to enforce, and the federal government will enforce the laws they’re able to enforce,' Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has said.
Free Post Brian Myers Criminalizing homelessness? Savannah City Council wrap-up, June 12 'When we make this criminal, Mr. Mayor, what are we going to do about the storage of their things?” she pressed. “If we (the police) take these items, who is going to be responsible for storing them and who is going to be responsible for getting these individuals help?'
Free Post Lila Miller Juneteenth Festival events celebrate Black liberation and empowerment 'Just like many celebrate the Fourth of July, African American people and other cultures come together during the Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival to celebrate that freedom.'
Free Post Jenna Moore Allman Brothers tribute band returns for a performance at Tybee Post Theater A band brought together by their mutual respect for the members and love of the Allman Brothers music, End Of The Line has been endorsed by The Big House Museum and heavy hitters on the music scene.
Free Post Herbert Buchsbaum 'Jim had a vision': A heartfelt remembrance of Jim Collins Bar during the Lincoln Street years Wiser kids would have stayed home for the night. We took Joe's car and immediately headed to Jim's.
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: June 16-22 You know precisely what you’re getting, but you can only get it from Southern Culture on the Skids. Like Motörhead and AC/DC, any SCOTS song could be on any SCOTS album. It’s a consistency reminiscent of the dearly missed Back In the Day Bakery biscuits.
